基本説明
Covers policy, practice and theory, exploring key themes and developments, and introduces students to a range of theoretical perspectives.
Full Description
Written from a unique interprofessional perspective, this book is an essential introduction to working with children, young people and families. It covers policy, practice and theory, exploring key themes and developments, including:
- poverty and disadvantage
- ethical practice
- child development
- education
- child protection
- children and young people's rights
- doing research.
The book introduces students to a range of theoretical perspectives, links the key themes to the existing and emerging policy and practice context and supports students in engaging with and evaluating the central debates.
With case studies, reflective questions and sources of further reading, this is an ideal text for students taking courses in childhood studies, working with children, young people and families, interprofessional children's services, early years, youth work and social work.
Contents
Working with Children, Young People and Families: The Policy Context - Graham Brotherton
Changing Childhoods, Changing Families - Graham Brotherton and Gill McGillivray
Working with Parents - Graham Brotherton
The Meaning of Poverty: Issues and Policy Development - Hilary Dunphy and Terry Potter
Children and Young People's Health and Well-Being - Graham Brotherton and Terry Potter
Listening to Children's Voices in Educational Settings - John Ryan and Stephen Griffin
Mark Cronin and Claire Smith
From Safeguarding to Safeguarding
Interpreting Risk: Factors, Fears and Judgement - Stan Tucker and Dave Trotman
Situating Child Development - Roger Willoughby
Research with Children, Young People and Families - Claire Smith
Developing Yourself as a Practitioner - Gill McGillivray and Helen Davies
Where Are We Going? - Graham Brotherton and Gill McGillivray
